The Elephant Run 5K, Steven Michael's Mile and Willow's Fun Run

🐘 Introduction

Forget-Me-Not Baskets Inc. presents The Elephant Run 5K, Steven Michael's Mile, and Willow's Fun Run.

Forget-Me-Not Baskets, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides grief support, comfort and remembrance items to families who have experienced a loss during pregnancy or childbirth. We have served over 80 area hospitals & obstetric offices. Forget-Me-Not Baskets uses the elephant as their logo to remind us that, just like elephants, we never forget those we've lost.

The Elephant Run is so much more than just a race.

The Elephant Run 5K, Steven Michael's Mile, and Willow's Fun Run will be hosted at Wayne College, Orrville, OH 44667.

📅 Race Date

2025-07-26

🏅 Finishers Medal

Every racer will receive a finishers medal!

👕 Shirts

• Inclusion: Shirts are included with the 5K, Steven Michael's Mile, and the Virtual Race. Shirts are optional for the Willow's Fun Run.
• Personalization: If you would like to personalize your shirt sleeve with a child's name, please select personalized and your shirt size when choosing your shirt.
• Purchase: You have the option to purchase additional shirts during checkout.
• Signs: You can purchase signs that will be placed along the race route.

💰 Fundraising Opportunities

• Free Race: We have a personal fundraising option. Raise $100 and your race registration will be REFUNDED.
• Teams: Set up a Team Fundraiser and compete to raise the most money. The winning team will be recognized & rewarded during the awards ceremony.

☕ Coffee

Ott's Coffee will be available for purchase on race day!

🗓️ Race Day Instructions

Pre-Race: Packet pickup and day-of registration begin at 7am. Please enter Wayne College at the Smucker Road entrance. Packet Pick-up will close at 7:45am. Strollers are allowed.

During Race: The course will be well marked: please follow all signs and volunteer directions. The parking lot will be closed from 8:45-9:15am for the safety of our runners.

Post Race: Refreshments will be available for all participants. Awards will be held at approximately 9:45am.

📋 Packet Pickup Information

We STRONGLY encourage you to pick up your packet before race day morning, especially if you have multiple people you will be picking up for.

Pick-up times will be held TUESDAY-THURSDAY of race week at our FMN Office and on Friday, July 26th at Wayne College from 4P - 5:45P.

If you plan to pick up on one of these days, please complete the EARLY PACKET PICKUP FORM.

🏁 Race Schedule

• Willow's Fun Run at 8:00 A.M.
• Steven Michael's Mile at 8:15 A.M.
• Elephant Run 5K at 8:45 A.M.

🏃 5K Run/Walk Details

• Awards for the top three overall male and female runners.
• Awards for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd finisher in each age group.
• Chip timed.
• T-shirt and finishers medal for each participant registered by 7/08/25.

🏃‍♂️ Steven Michael's Mile Details

• Chip timed.
• Race shirt and finishers medal for each participant registered by 7/08/25.
• Awards to top three male and female overall.

👶 Willow's Fun Run Details

• For racers 7 years of age and younger.
• Each participant will receive a swag bag and an award at the end of their race.
• Race shirts are NOT included but can be purchased during checkout.

💻 Virtual Race Detail

• Our Virtual Race is back! For family and friends who are unable to make it to the race.
• Run/walk your race anytime and report your time to the race director by email.
• Race shirts, medals, and bibs are included for runners registered by 7/1/25.

🔗 More Information

For more details, please visit the race page: The Elephant Run 5K.